Queens manager Allan Johnston has ruled himself out of the vacant Partick Thistle job, saying his side are on the up.

Jackie McNamara and his assistant Simon Donnelly left the Jags to move to SPL club Dundeed United last week and the first division void at Firhill has led to plenty of speculation on who may succeed the pair.

And while Alloa Athletic manager Paul Hartley was somewhat coy in his response to questions on the subject after Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Palmserston , Allan Johnston was adamant he was staying put and wants to develop his team even further.

The former Rangers and Scotland star said: “I’m not on my way anywhere – we have got a lot to look forward to here.

“ Hopefully we can go on and win the league and we have got a cup final to look forward to as well.